Component for building wall, ceiling, floor, bulkhead, limiting wall, partition wall elements and the like

ABSTRACT

The invention concerns a component ( 1 ) for building wall elements or the like, comprising a cuboidal base element ( 2 ) that has one or more grooves ( 11 ) at least in one part of its periphery ( 5 - 10 ). A strip-shaped spring is used as connecting element ( 3, 4 ) in said grooves ( 11 ) to ensure positive-fit connection of adjacent base elements ( 2 ) to one another. This makes it possible to produce a groove-spring type of connection between adjacent components ( 1 ).

DESCRIPTION

[0001] The invention relates to a component for building wall-,ceiling-, floor-, supporting-, boundary-, and partition wall elements,etc. There are a multitude of embodiments of components that are stackedor arranged side-by-side in some way for various application purposes.It is also known, for example, to provide such components either withprojecting springs or with corresponding grooves to achieve anengagement at their opposing bounding faces. However, such componentscan be used only for specific purposes. An individual adaptation is notpossible.

[0002] The problem to be solved by the invention was therefore toprovide a component of the aforementioned type that can be insertedindividually, but where adjacent components can still engage withpositive fit.

[0003] In accordance with the invention, this is achieved with a cuboidbasic element that has, at least on part of its bounding faces, one ormultiple grooves, whereby a strip-shaped spring can be inserted intosaid groove(s) as connecting element(s) to achieve a positive fit.

[0004] Thus, a base element only has prepared grooves, into which therequired connecting elements then can be inserted in those areas, andthus those boundary faces, that are supposed to engage. Thus, allcircumstances have to be taken fully into account. Regardless whethersaid components are supposed to connect successively in a row, if theyare stacked directly or staggered with respect to one another, or if atype of corner or intermediate connection is desired, connectingelements can always be inserted into the grooves, which are alreadypresent at the desired location, and thus achieve an optimum, positivefit connection.

[0005] If the component is used to build walls, only an insignificantquantity of mortar is needed, or the application of a thin layer ofadhesive is already sufficient to achieve a lasting, firm connection.Particularly because of the continuous, firm engagement of the buildingelements at the facing bounding faces, a safe construction is possibleeven in areas with a risk of earthquakes. Walls built in this way aresubstantially more tear-resistant than previous walling. Theconstruction in accordance with the invention is particularly suitablefor structures providing cover against avalanches, or generally forstructures in areas with a high risk of avalanches. In view of thermalinsulation, the embodiment in accordance with the invention can also becalled optimal because neither the horizontal nor the vertical jointshave a continuous layer of mortar. The interruption due to the insertedconnecting elements has a positive effect here. Because there are alwaysgrooves and insertable springs on the upper side of the components, itis also advantageously possible to connect to ceiling elements becausethe ceiling elements can also correspondingly engage into the grooves orthrough the springs.

[0006] It is furthermore proposed that the base element has at least twogrooves that run parallel to one another continuously over thecircumference of all four boundary faces, which connect respectively atright angles. In that way, it is possible to achieve a reciprocalconnection of the building elements in any position. Because there areat least two grooves, it is possible to achieve an even bettermechanical connection and the thermal values are improved as well. Inthat way, there are also continuous grooves over the entire height ofthe inner- and outer boundary faces of the walls built in this way,which are interrupted only by the faces of inserted springs, ifapplicable. This also allows an optical anchoring of paneling orpaneling elements, if applicable. Plug-type connections are alsoconceivable if the structures built with the components and panelingelements have to be disassembled again. Even if a permanent engagementis desired, i.e., if an additional adhesive connection is provided, forexample, structures can be erected quickly with a simple means ofconnection.

[0007] To achieve an even better fit with wall corners or theintegration of partition walls, etc., it is proposed that the baseelement has on its upper bounding face and its lower bounding facegrooves that cross one another at right angles. Thus, connectingelements can also he randomly be inserted crosswise to the longitudinaldirection of the one component.

[0008] In that context, it is helpful if the grooves crossing oneanother at a right angle at the upper and the lower bounding face of thebase element run continuously over the entire circumference of all fourbounding faces, which connect to one another at respective right angles.This further improves the mutual connecting possibilities.

[0009] To assure that there is always an exact correspondence betweenthe grooves around the base element and the inserted connecting element,it is provided that the width of the segments of bounding facesremaining between two grooves are twice the size of the width of thesegment that remains between the edge of a bounding face and the facinggrooves. This allows for a positive fit particularly with connectingcomponents that are staggered with respect to one another.

[0010] If an appropriate grid in maintained as well, the insertionoptions for the component in accordance with the invention are optimal.Thus, it is provided that the width of the segment that remains betweenthe two grooves is four times the width of a groove, and the width ofthe segment between the edge of a bounding face and the facing groove istwice the width of a groove.

[0011] It is furthermore proposed that the connecting element can beinserted into the groove with a positive fit. This will guarantee thatthe connecting element will not shift or fall out when the nextcomponent is attached. This improves and simplifies the assemblysignificantly.

[0012] Another characteristic is that the length of the connectingelements to be attached at the upper bounding face and/or the lowerbounding face of the base element corresponds to the total length orwidth of said bounding face. In this way, the connecting element doesnot project over the lateral bounding faces in case of a pre-assembly.Furthermore, this makes it possible to stagger the connecting elementsin the construction of a wall, etc., depending on the position, whichleads to an additional mutual engagement.

[0013] If it is furthermore provided that the length of the connectingelements to be inserted at the lateral bounding faces of the baseelement corresponds to the height of the base element less twice thedepth of a groove, it is guaranteed that the connecting elements usedfor the lateral connection of components will not project over the baseof the grooves facing the upper and the lower boundary faces. Thus, itis possible at all times to insert the connecting elements at therespective most recent upper bounding face of the components withoutobstruction.

[0014] Especially if the components in accordance with the invention areused to build walls with wall corners, with partition wall connections,i.e., in the case of a staggered placement, etc., it is especiallyadvantageous if the component has special dimensions. Thus, it isproposed that the ratio between the total length and the total width ofthe base element is 1.5 to 1. This also guarantees an optimal connectingpossibility of all adjacent components as well.

[0015] Other characteristics in accordance with the invention andspecial advantages are explained in greater detail in the followingdescription by means of the illustrations. Shown are:

[0016]FIG. 1 a tilted view of a base element without inserted connectingelements;

[0017]FIG. 2 a top view of the base element;

[0018]FIG. 3 a lateral view in the direction of the arrow III in FIG. 2;

[0019]FIG. 4 a lateral view in the direction of the arrow IV in FIG. 2;

[0020]FIG. 5 a tilted view of a component comprised of a base elementand inserted connecting elements;

[0021]FIG. 6 and 7 a tilted view of a respective construction withcomponents in accordance with the invention.

[0022] The component 1 shown in its entirety in FIG. 5 is comprised of abase element 2 and connecting elements 3 and 4. Such components 1 areused to build wall-, ceiling-, floor-, supporting wall-, boundary-, andpartition wall elements, etc. The base elements 1 as well as theconnecting elements 3, 4 can be made of various materials, such asconcrete, calcinated clay, metal, plastic or any insulating materials,or even a combination of various materials. Principally, the baseelement and the connecting elements can be even composed of differentmaterials. However, the application of such components is not onlypossible in construction engineering and civil engineering, but also,for example, to build visual- or noise protection elements in offices orplants. However, such components are also excellently suited for use astoys to assemble and disassemble a variety of toys and other parts. Whenused [as toys] for play purposes, the present corners can also bedesigned as rounded corners.

[0023] The component 1 is comprised of a cuboid base element 2, whichhas at least on one part of its bounding faces 5 to 10 one or moregrooves 11, whereby a strip-shaped spring can be inserted into saidgroove(s) 11 as connecting element 3 to achieve a positive fitconnection between the connecting base elements 2.

[0024] In the embodiment of a component 1 shown in the illustrations,the base element 2 has two parallel running grooves 11 which runcontinuously over the circumference of all four bounding faces 5, 9, 6,10 or 5, 8, 6, 7, which connect at respective right angles.

[0025] In the scope of the invention, it is also possible, of course, toprovide only one groove, or two or more parallel aligned grooves.

[0026] In the shown advantageous embodiment, the base element 2 has onits upper hounding face 5 and its lower bounding face 6 grooves 11,which cross at a right angle. Especially in the corner areas of walls,etc. (see also FIG. 7), a design of this type is advantageous. In thistype of arrangement, the grooves 11, which cross at a right angle at theupper bounding face 5 and the lower bounding face 6 of the base element2, also run continuously around the entire circumference of all fourbounding faces 5, 9, 6, 10 or 5, 8, 6, 7, which connect at respectiveright angles.

[0027] Specific grid measurements are suitable for an optimal use of thecomponent 1 in accordance with the invention. The width D of thesegments 12 of the bounding faces 5 to 10 remaining between two grooves11 is twice the size of the width E of the segment 13, which remainsbetween the edge of a bounding face 5 to 10 and the facing groove 11. Inthat way, another advantageous grid measurement is if the width D of thesegments 12 remaining between two grooves 11 corresponds to four timesthe width S of a groove 11 and the width E of the segment 13 correspondsto twice the width S of a groove 11.

[0028] The connecting element 3, which can have the form of astrip-shaped spring, can be loosely inserted into the grooves 11.However, it is also possible to insert the connecting element 3 into thecorresponding groove 11 with positive fit. Furthermore, it isconceivable to fixate said connecting elements in the grooves, forexample with adhesive, if the type of mutual connecting and thestaggering of the components 1 is known from the outset.

[0029] As shown in particular in FIG. 5, the length P of the connectingelements 3 to be inserted at the upper bounding face S and/or the lowerbounding face 6 of a base element 2 corresponds to the total length L orthe total width B of said bounding face 5 and/or 6. On the other hand,the length G of the connecting elements 4 to be inserted at the lateralbounding faces 7, 8, 9, 10 of the base element 2 corresponds to theheight H of the base element 2 less twice the depth T of a groove 11. Itgoes without saying, of course, that the length of the connectingelements 3, 4 can vary as well. Thus, it would be conceivable, forexample, that at least the connecting elements 3 can run over two ormore successive components 1.

[0030] The entire component as such also has a special grid. The ratioof the total length L to the total width B of the base element 2 is 1.5to 1. The illustrations in the FIGS. 6 and 7 show that any type ofstaggered construction of the components in accordance with theinvention or the construction in the corner areas of walls, etc. ispossible in a simple and effective manner. In the longitudinal directionof the components 1 as well as in crossways direction, a stable mutualsupport is guaranteed. With the additional use of mortar or adhesive,there are no continuous thermal bridges because of the intermediateconnecting elements.

1. A component for building wall-, ceiling-, floor-, supporting-,bounding- and partition wall elements, etc., comprised of a cuboid baseelement (2) having, at least on one part of its bounding faces (5-10),one or a plurality of grooves (11), whereby a strip-shaped spring can beinserted as connecting element(s) (3, 4) into said grooves (11) toachieve a positive fit connection between connecting base elements (2),characterized in that the base element (2) has at least two parallelrunning grooves (11) which run continuously over the entirecircumference of connecting bounding laces (5, 9, 6, 10 and/or 5, 8, 6,7), which connect at respective right angles, and in that the grooves(11) cross at right angles at the upper bounding face (5) and the lowerbounding face (6) of the base element (2), and it that the grooves thatcross at right angles at the upper bounding face (5) and the lowerbounding face (6) of the base element (2) run continuously over theentire circumference of all four connecting bounding faces (5, 9, 6, 10and/or 5, 8, 6, 7) which connect at respective right angles.
 2. Thecomponent in accordance with claim 1, characterized in that the width(D) of the segments (12) of the bounding faces (5-10) remaining betweentwo grooves (11) is twice the size of the width (E) of the segment (13)that remains between the edge of a bounding face (5-10) and the facinggrooves (11).
 3. The component in accordance with claim 1 or 2,characterized in that the width (D) of the segments (12) remainingbetween the two grooves (11) corresponds to four times the width (S) ofa groove (11) and the width (E) of the segment (13) between the edge ofa bounding face (5-10) and the facing groove (11) corresponds to twicethe width (S) of a groove (11).
 4. The component in accordance withclaim 1, characterized in that the connecting element (3, 4) can beinserted into the groove (11) with a positive fit.
 5. The component inaccordance with claim 1 and one of the preceding claims, characterizedin that the length (F) of the connecting elements (3) to be inserted atthe upper bounding face (5) and/or the lower bounding face (6) of thebase element (2) corresponds to the total length (L) or the total width(B) of said bounding face (5, 6).
 6. The component in accordance withclaim 1 and one of the preceding claims, characterized in that thelength (G) of the connecting elements (4) to be inserted at the lateralbounding faces (7-10) of the base element (2) corresponds to the height(H) of the base element (2) less twice the depth (T) of a groove (11).7. The component in accordance with claim 1 and one of the precedingclaims, characterized in that the ratio between the total length (L) andthe total width (B) of the base element (2) is 1.5 to 1.